Apparatus Staffing Why Do We Send an Ambulance and a Fire Truck to Medical Emergencies
The Orland Fire Protection District utilizes a Computer-Aided Dispatch system that identifies the closest available unit in order to respond as quickly as possible to each emergency. All of our units are staffed with Paramedics and equipped to provide Advanced Life Support. This flexibility on response provides the best medical care to those in need.
The dynamic response platform may result in a fire truck arriving before or in conjunction with an ambulance for medical emergencies. Regardless who arrives first, the combination of units brings up to five Paramedics to each emergency. If the emergency does not warrant all of the Paramedics, the extra Paramedics return, leaving the appropriate amount of help needed to address the situation.
Currently the Orland Fire Protection District staffs a minimum of five ambulance crews, four engine companies and two truck companies daily, all staffed by Paramedics with Advanced Life Support equipment.
Ambulance
Fire Truck
Fire Engine
Staffed by 2 Paramedics Advanced Life Support 12 Lead Cardiac Monitor
Staffed by 3 Firefighter/ Paramedics Advanced Life Support Carries Manpower Ladders, Fire Pump, Water, Tools
Provide Advanced Life Support medical service Life saving medications Transportation to hospital
Rescues Ventilation Support the Fire Engine Crew
Apparatus
Service Provided
Primary Function
Staffed by 3 Firefighter/ Paramedics Advanced Life Support Carries Manpower Fire Pump, Hose, Water, Tools Extinguish the fire Vehicle Extrication Advanced Life Support
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